1 Thessalonians and Paul’s Letters
Opening, 1:1-10
- Salutation and Greeting, 1:1-2
- Thanksgiving, 1:2-10
Body, 2:1-5:22
- Instructions (social and theological formation)
- Response to questions and community concerns
- General ethical injunctions (paraenesis)
Closing, 5:23-28
- Greetings, Benediction and liturgical formation